# Shoot Bubbles vs Bubble Original

Shoot Bubbles and Bubble Original both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Bubble Original's written reviews are positive against 52% of Shoot Bubbles's. Shoot Bubbles's advantage is ratings volume (133K vs 8.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shoot Bubbles sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Bubble Original sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shoot Bubbles against 4.7 for Bubble Original. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shoot Bubbles has 133K ratings behind it against 8.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Shoot Bubbles's written reviews are positive against 90% of Bubble Original's.

Shoot Bubbles ships an update monthly, Bubble Original every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoot Bubbles | Bubble Original |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (133K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubbles-bubble-pop/id1596684882/reviews) | [4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-original/id1631108713/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **133K** | 8.1K |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IVYMOBILE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170400331) | [MOONPEAR JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581909765) |

## What reviewers say

### Shoot Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubbles-bubble-pop/id1596684882)

Engage in a relaxing and addictive bubble popping game with thousands of puzzle levels. Aim, shoot, and match colorful bubbles to clear the board and train your brain. Enjoy this offline game anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Thousands of relaxing puzzle levels, Offline play, no internet required, Brain training puzzles, Match 3 or more bubbles to explode, Special boosters and elements, Well-designed effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week VIP subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month VIP subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| art gallery gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 70coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 150coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| value offer4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| event sale1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| battlepass gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| 550coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and relaxing game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🤩 Addictive and compelling
- 💤 Helps pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🤯 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🔥 Ads drain battery
- 😡 Ads cannot be removed without subscription
- 🐛 Game freezes and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Progression issues (loss of progress, win streaks)
- Ads get stuck and cannot be closed

**Requested features**

- Option to pay one-time fee to remove ads
- Improve ad experience (shorter ads, ability to skip)
- Fix progression issues (win streaks, loss of progress)


### Bubble Original

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-original/id1631108713)

Engage in a classic bubble-popping puzzle game with thousands of levels. Match three or more colored bubbles to clear the screen, earn stars, and collect coins. Enjoy a relaxing and addictive experience offline or online.

**Highlights:** Thousands of challenging levels, Color-matching gameplay, Powerful boosters, Collect coins, Offline play supported, Earn 3 stars per level

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip Member Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Pop-up-Ads Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless Starter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jungle Bundle Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Sale Day 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Keep It Up Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Junior | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1+2 Free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jungle Bundle Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dynamic Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Progress Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mission Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jungle Bundle Super | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pop Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Team Gift Offer Brozen | $9.99 | one-time |
| Greate Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Level Clear Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mighty Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Pack | $74.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant and appealing visuals
- 🕰️ Great time-killer game
- 🧠 Challenging and strategic
- 😌 Helps reduce stress and anxiety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Progression can feel pay-to-win
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing on certain levels
- Bonus rewards not always working as intended
- Syncing issues across multiple devices

**Requested features**

- More level variety and difficulty options
- Ability to customize avatar and game settings
- Improved social features and leaderboards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shoot Bubbles free?

Shoot Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bubble Original free?

Bubble Original is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shoot Bubbles or Bubble Original?

Shoot Bubbles and Bubble Original are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 133K and 8.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Shoot Bubbles or Bubble Original have ads?

Both Shoot Bubbles and Bubble Original show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shoot Bubbles or Bubble Original?

Shoot Bubbles ships an update monthly, and Bubble Original every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shoot Bubbles was updated on October 3, 2026 and Bubble Original on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*